• Where do I come from? - William Taylor (Genesis 1)
    Jan 26 2026

    In this episode we feature a talk by William Taylor on Genesis 1. It's a talk concerning the very first things that the Bible wants us to know, as well as explaining the life-changing truths that we were created by God.

    Questions answered in this episode:

    - What does Genesis 1 mean?

    - Was the world made in 7 days?

    - Who am I?

    The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

    Got a question about Genesis? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!

    To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

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    29 mins
  • Christian Training and Reflections on a Potential Crisis - Carl Matthei
    Jan 8 2026

    In this episode, Leo sat down with Carl Matthei, a Bible teacher and pastor from Sydney, Australia. Leo talked to Carl about his recent trip to the UK and observations he's made in regards to Christian ministry training.

    Questions answered in this episode:

    - How do you train a Christian leader?

    - How do you train someone for ministry?

    - What dangers are churches facing?

    The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

    The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

    To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

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    50 mins
  • What do you hope for at Christmas? (Luke 2:25-35) - Amy Wicks
    Dec 5 2025

    In this episode we feature a talk by Amy Wicks given at a Christmas event in 2019. It's a talk considering Simeon and his joy at the coming Messiah. It's a wonderful talk in encouraging the listener to consider how Christmas might me more important than they might expect.

    Questions answered in this episode:

    - What does the story of Simeon mean

    - Is the Christmas story still relevant?

    - Why is the Messiah important?

    The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

    The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

    To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

    #preaching

    #Meaningofchristmas

    #AmyWicks

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    25 mins
  • Christmas demands a response (Matthew 2:1-12) - Rico Tice
    Nov 28 2025

    In this episode, we feature a talk by Rico Tice given at a carol service in 2022. It's a fantastic talk in considering how the Christmas story is a challenge for every listener to respond rightly to Jesus.

    Questions answered in this episode:

    - What does the story of King Herod mean?

    - Why should I care about Christmas?

    - Does it matter if I believe in the Christmas story?

    The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

    The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

    To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

    #preaching

    #Meaningofchristmas

    #carolservice

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    17 mins
  • What is the point of Christmas? Galatians 4:1-7 - John Chapman
    Nov 21 2025

    In this episode we feature a talk by John Chapman given at a Christmas carol service in the 1980s. It's a great example of preaching Christ at Christmas time, as well as a wonderful meditation on the theology of adoption.

    Questions answered in this episode:

    - Why do Christians celebrate Christmas?

    - How can I be in God's family?

    - What's the meaning of Christmas?

    The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

    The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill. T

    o contact us, email office@biblematters.org

    #preaching

    #Meaningofchristmas

    #carolservice

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    29 mins
  • John 13-17: Jesus has prepared you to live without Him - William Taylor
    Oct 31 2025

    In this episode, we spoke to William Taylor about John 13-17, a section commonly referred to as the upper room discourse. We spoke to William about his view on how this section is structured, as well as its key thematic content in preparing his disciples to live as Christians without him.

    Questions answered in this episode:

    - What is the upper room discourse about?

    - What is the Holy Spirit?

    - What is Jesus' teaching on the Holy Spirit?

    Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!

    The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

    The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

    To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

    #gospelofjohn

    #WilliamTaylor

    #HolySpirit

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • What is true greatness? - John 19:16-30 (Dave Jensen)
    Oct 28 2025

    In this episode we feature a talk by Dave Jensen on John 19 and Jesus' death on the cross. It was a talk delivered to enquirer's and guests to a midweek church service, and serves as a great example for how to preach the Gospel effectively and winsomely.

    Questions answered in this episode:

    - Why did Jesus die on the cross?

    - Does Jesus' death matter to me?

    - Why did Jesus say 'it is finished'?

    Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!

    he Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

    The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

    To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

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    29 mins
  • Applying John's Gospel - Two Sisters & a Cup of Tea (Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue)
    Oct 23 2025

    In this episode we sat down with Felicity Carswell and Sarah Dargue, otherwise known as the Two Sisters & a Cup of Tea. We spoke to them about their work in creating a Bible study podcast, how they keep themselves faithful to the word of God, and how their work has encouraged believers across the world.

    Questions addressed in this episode:

    - How do you stay faithful to God?

    - Why should you keep studying in the Bible?

    - Does John's Gospel make a difference to my life?

    Got a question about John’s Gospel? Send us a message and we’ll try and answer it in a video!

    The Bible Matters Podcast is funded entirely by the generous donations of its listeners. If you would like to become a financial partner with us on this journey, you can give to the project on this link: https://sthelensbishopsgatechurch.churchsuite.com/donate/fund/saainnwx

    The music for today’s episode was written and produced by Leo Elbourne and Josh Stidwill.

    To contact us, email office@biblematters.org

    #gospelofjohn

    #2sistersandacupoftea

    #biblestudypodcast

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    57 mins